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You could almost hear the sound of

thongs clapping as our kids sang jingles

of a bygone Aussie era. “I love Aeroplane Jelly” and “Happy Little

Vegemites” opened the evening and set the

theme for trivia night 2006.

The inaugural catering team removed the slog of lugging heavy eskies to trivia by supplying platters of tantalising Aussie tidbits. The bar was well patronized by the enthusiastic crowd many of whom were attempting to score a hat-trick of limited edition wine labels (a collector’s item). Sean Kramer, our able and quick witted MC managed to keep the unruly rabble in order and read the questions, although he was no match for the infamous Kelly Gang who robbed, looted and demanded to be entertained. Luckily our plucky men folk rose to the challenge, to save us from the Kelly Gang, performing a touching ballet to the music of Swan Lake that would have moved the Bolshoi Ballet to tears but had the crowd on their feet screaming for more. Trivia 2006 was another dazzling financial success for the school (we raised more than $11,500).

The arrival of warmer months in

Australia brings with it a number of

different issues for pet owners, including

the threat of snake bites.

Already this season Berry Veterinary Clinic has seen several cases and with

summer only just beginning, it is important

that pet owners be vigilant and aware of the symptoms of snake envenomation. There are many different venomous snakes in Australia, but those of the most concern in South Coast New South Wales include brown snakes, tiger snakes and red belly black snakes. The signs seen following a bite are variable, and depend on a number of different factors including the type and amount of venom injected, as well as the location of the bite. Dogs are most commonly bitten around the head, whilst cats are usually bitten on the limbs.

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Aussie Icons Trivia 2006 – The sound of thongs clapping

As ever this is due to the generosity and support of local businesses and the community. A huge thank you to those who helped, who donated, who danced and those who came.

You make trivia the success it is. (see p 20)

Elizabeth Aitken

Pictured are Prue and Trude (characters from

the Kath and Kim show) who were a standout.

Summer: sun, surf and snakes

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The Editor

Pathways decision slammed

Have you seen this outrage to KV people?(Gareth Ward’s report attached, that Councillors John Anderson and Richard Bates rejected redirection of $60,000 unused funding for Kangaroo Valley pathways). In Kangaroo Valley we are struggling to get

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Our first letter to the Editor in this

issue raises more important questions

than those addressed by the writer, in

supporting Councillor Ward’s

condemnation of fellow Ward 1,

councillors (as advised in his press

release) who deprived Kangaroo

Valley of an important amenity.

The Pathways group in the Valley have

been working hard for several years to

extend the safe cycleway footpaths that currently service perhaps under 20% of

the needs. This group sought an extension from the current one kilometre to approximately five kilometres, broken into four stages, but in view of the above decision, are now focussing on getting Council to approve new priorities based on local research. They are also actively seeking other non matching grants in order to achieve something positive out of Council’s deliberations and their own efforts, now stretching back more than eight years. Perhaps there was an element of “grandstanding” in Councillor Ward’s approach, which combined the allocation of the funds to Kangaroo Valley with his argument about the principle, that residents whose properties front a footpath should help pay for it’s construction. That proposal was a nonsense and has deservedly been set aside. What the matter does raise though, is how much money is spent in Kangaroo Valley in the way of regular maintenance, a share of general administration costs and special projects in any year, compared to the total rate and other income sucked out of the valley and gifted to the other side of the hill. The Voice has put that question to the Mayor and will publicise his response. The other issue which might be a sleeper is the article on the “proposed Kangaroo Valley Sewerage Scheme”. As part of a long and detailed information piece there is this quote The consent authority will then make a

What do we get?

decision on the Scheme proposal including any

conditions of approval that would apply should

it be determined that the Scheme may proceed.

Perhaps I missed something here!. It was my understanding and one I believe shared by many others, that it was a case of when—not if! There have been several development proposals in the past and at least one current, that would relieve the Council and ratepayers of a significant percentage of the costs of a sewerage scheme for the “Village” not the valley. The pump-out service, though necessary is hardly conducive to impressing the tourist trade and that is the sector which holds the most future for the Valley, notwithstanding a reported downturn in this year’s figures. Other news of the month (apart from the social event of the year, the school trivia night) is perhaps highlighted by a business woman with a Kangaroo Valley connection has been endorsed as the Liberal candidate for the next State election and the further increased coverage of things cultural. The Anthony Garcia concert, new photographic and art exhibitions, the aforementioned update on the “sewerage scheme, the V.I.E.W club Gala Day and of course the activities planned for Melbourne Cup Day. Both the Valley Club and the Friendly Inn have lots of things planned to bring delight to the guests, perhaps even a winner. Most of our regulars are in this issue, Rosemary Stanton, Gerard Keyser’s Astronomy, Robin Godson King’s extended narrative, our pre school coverage and the return of the Friends of the Brush Tailed Rock Wallaby. Mr Floppy has an interesting perhaps provocative look at online dating, risks and rewards and lots more sporting and community news. Next month should mark the end of year appearance of the Ambulance, Fire Service and Police reports all to be part of the bumper summer edition of the Valley Voice. Our team enjoys bringing you the newspaper to each month and from regular feedback we know those efforts are appreciated. Thank you.

Carl Leddy

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Acting Director of Shoalhaven Water, Bill Tomkinson has provided the Voice with a summary of the latest update of the proposed Kangaroo Valley Sewerage Scheme. Since an earlier update an Option

Development Report has been completed by the Scheme partners Shoalhaven City

Council, Department of Energy, Utilities

and Sustainability and the Sydney

Catchment Authority, with Council adopting a preferred option to proceed to

the Environmental Impact Assessment

stage. To ensure that residents in the village and the Valley are updated on the progress of the Scheme, Council have supplied this information for our readers. The plan referred to is reproduced top right.

Kangaroo Valley Sewerage

Scheme Adopted: Council at its July 2006 meeting resolved: to

proceed with the Scheme based on: a pressure

sewerage wastewater collection system;

a water reclamation facility located at Site D3

combined with reclaimed water management by

irrigation at the Site I5.

Undertake an Environmental Impact

Assessment for the preferred scheme with the

option of locating a water reclamation facility

and irrigation area at Site E to also be

considered in the assessment.

This resolution resulted in finalisation of the Option Development Report prepared by CH2M Hill Consultants under the management of the Department of Commerce for the Scheme partners, Shoalhaven City Council, Department of Energy, Utilities and Sustainability and the Sydney Catchment Authority. The Executive Summary of the Option

Development Report is available on www.shoalwater.nsw.gov.au whilst the full report is available for viewing at Council’s Administration Centre, Bridge Road, Nowra or the Nowra Library. The next step in the process is to undertake an environmental impact assessment resulting in an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) as required under the Environmental Planning and

Assessment Act 1979 and State Environmental Planning Policy No. 58 ‘Protecting Sydney’s Water Supply’. Scheme partners have engaged the Department of Commerce to manage the EIS process that first requires the engagement of a suitably qualified consultant to undertake the detailed investigation. The EIS investigations will look at the impacts of the adopted Scheme in more detail. The process will involve consultation with the community and State Government authorities including the Department of Environment and Conservation, Department of Natural Resources, Department of Planning (including Heritage), Sydney Catchment Authority, NSW Health and NSW Agriculture. The investigations and preparation of the EIS will take approximately six to nine months. The EIS will be prepared in consultation with approval bodies (government agencies with an approval role for the Scheme) and will be publicly exhibited to allow representations to be made on the EIS and its findings. The investigations will look at the impacts on the natural, social and economic environment

and determine what mitigation measures need to be taken. The exhibition of the EIS will be advertised in local papers (including the Kangaroo Valley Voice). Arrangements will be made to make the document available for inspection at a location in Kangaroo Valley village. Copies of the EIS would also be available for purchase at Council’s Administration Building in Nowra.

Whilst the proposed Scheme has a total

estimated cost of $11.15m based on the

preferred location for the water reclamation

facility at Site D3 combined with reclaimed

water management by irrigation at Site I5

(adjacent D3), EIS investigations will also

assess location of the water reclamation

facility at Site E as an alternative to Site D3.

Following receipt of representations on the EIS these will be considered by the various approval bodies and the consent authority as required by the Environmental Planning and Assessment Regulation 2000.

The consent authority

will then make a decision on the Scheme

proposal including any conditions of approval

that would apply

should it be determined

that the Scheme may proceed.

The environmental assessment stage could take 12 or more months to complete. However, should it be determined that the Scheme may proceed, design and construction of the Scheme could be undertaken within 18 months. The earliest the Scheme would be operational would likely be early 2009. Funding of the Scheme is by State Government subsidy under its Country Towns Water Supply and Sewerage Program, Sydney Catchment Authority and Shoalhaven City Council.”

Village sewerage:

Council update!

Ann Sudmallis, a one time owner of the

Kangaroo Valley Fudge House business

has been endorsed as the Liberal

candidate, for the State seat of Kiama

and is off and running in her campaign

to unseat the sitting Labor member,

Mr Matt Brown. Mrs Sudmallis has lived and worked in Kiama,

Gerringong and Bomaderry for the last 18

years and has put together an impressive

contribution to community and business affairs

in that time, while at the same time rearing a

family of three children, all of whom worked at

Liberals choose candidate for Kiama times in the family business of Gran’s Fudge.

Originally a high school science teacher (for 10 years) she moved to the business arena, but continued an interest in education by running a series of after school art classes. Heavily committed to community interests, Mrs Sudmallis was and is an active participant in a variety of organisations and held many important positions in the North Kiama Neighbourhood Centre, the Scouting movement and the Soroptomists to name a few as well as stints on Kiama Council and the Illawarra Regional Development Board

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The Editor

Feral goats update

Here is my progress report on goat/deer control program in upper Kangaroo Valley/Brogers Creek During the past couple of months weeks 25 goats have been killed in the NPWS/Landcare joint goat/deer control program. This includes 8 goats at top of Kelly's Road, 9 goats at top of Parrish Road and 8 goats at the end of Brogers Creek Road. Up to 4 professional shooters accredited with NPWS have been involved. The "Judas Goat" aspect of the project has had its problems and most of the goats shot have been approached without radio tracking. With NPWS Ian Jackett's assistance we are hoping the radio tracking problems can be resolved. However the results are satisfying anyway and the program will continue for some time yet. The more landholders that give approval for shooting to occur on their properties the more likely we are to substantially reduce goat and hopefully deer numbers which seem to be expanding in many parts of the Valley. Thankyou again to all those landowners who have cooperated with the program. I will give you a further update soon Regards

Les Mitchell

for Upper Kangaroo Valley Landcare Group

The Editor

Madiera vine eradication program

Shoalhaven Landcare Association is currently conducting a control program for the invasive weed madiera vine throughout the Shoalhaven. The South American vine grows rapidly, collapses and smothers native vegetation, and reproduces prolifically. The plant has been noted to occur in your locality and may have invaded your Bushcare site. Shoalhaven Landcare Association would greatly appreciate your support for this project and asks you to note if the vine is growing in your site and to implement control of the weed if possible. I have been appointed as Project Officer to assist people in controlling madiera vine. If you feel you would like help in identifying and/or controlling this weed please call me on

0429 13 13 01 and I can answer your questions or arrange a site visit to assess the infestation and demonstrate the most suitable methods of control. If you prefer to send correspondence of a madiera vine infestation, a letter/map can be sent by email to:

kerry.thompson@bigpond.com

or a letter sent to:

Landcare Project Officer,

218 Island Pt Rd

St Georges Basin

NSW 2540.

Hand control methods can be applied all year round, but the best time to chemically spray madiera vine is in the spring/summer, so by inspecting your site early we can ensure the weed is controlled as soon as possible.

one lousy main road footpath. There was money available, unspent, in our ward. As it stands, I have three young children aged 4, 6 and 9. My eldest has an intellectual disability. I can’t even take her for a safe walk into the village because of the state of access on the main road. Is it too much to ask for a footpath? We actually live at Nugent’s Creek Road – within the ‘village’! – Kerrie Barnes

Press release from Councillor Ward reads

SHOALHAVEN City Councillor Gareth

Ward says he is extremely disappointed with

his Ward One Council colleagues John

Anderson and Richard Bates for voting

against a motion that would have re-

allocated $60,000 in Pedestrian Access and

Mobility Plan (PAMP) funding to the

priorities of the Kangaroo Valley Pathways

Action Group (which is a sub-committee of

Kangaroo Valley Lions).

“This matter relates to a Notice of Motion, I moved last Tuesday with respect to the PAMP. Following the solid message sent by Bomaderry residents rejecting Council proposals for a cycleway in Lyndhurst Drive Bomaderry, I was moving to keep funds allocated to Bomaderry in our Council Ward,” Clr Ward said. “Specifically I moved to allocate funds away from projects not wanted by Bomaderry residents to priorities outlined by the Kangaroo Valley Pathways Action Group headed by Mr Ron Bower of Kangaroo Valley,” Clr Ward stated. “This funding would have gone a long way toward the groups’ priorities however two of the three Ward One Councillors present at last month’s meeting chose to vote against this motion,” Clr Ward commented.

Letters to the Editor (continued) “These Councillors should be standing up for the Kangaroo Valley community and for ourCouncil Ward. If they are going to vote against motions such as them, I believe the Kangaroo Valley community is owed an explanation,” Clr Ward said. “Cycleways and Footpaths are not only important assets to provide tourists with links to the natural beauty of our district, they provide locals with opportunities to walk safely around our community and enjoy our natural environment. Providing opportunities for healthier communities must be a priority for all Governments and it was in this vein that I was seeking a re-allocation away from a community against a proposal in favour of a community that would extrapolate some benefit,” Clr Ward stated. “It is worth noting that this motion was part of a package of reforms I was proposing to Council. These included the removal of Council’s existing policy to invoke Section 217(1) of the NSW Roads Act to charge residents co-contributions for the construction of footpaths and cycleways. Had this motion passed, not only would Valley residents be benefited by extra funds for cycleways, the levies attached by Council would have been removed with no strings

May I help?

As your Federal member, it is my role to facilitate and assist you and your family

with any concerns you might have. My office is located at 24 Berry Street, Nowra and is open from 8 am to 6 pm

Monday to Friday or you can contact me on 4423 1782 or toll free on 1300 301 790

I regularly visit Kangaroo Valley and am more than happy to call or visit

you if you cannot get to my office.

Joanna Gash MP Federal Member for Gilmore

Help to control the spread of invasive weeds in the Shoalhaven. Inspect your site and surrounding locality today. Thank you for your co-operation. Yours Sincerely,

Kerry Thompson

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Shoalhaven Landcare Association Inc

Project Officer Madiera Vine Control

The Editor

Salix can work magic

Imagine a medicinal plant growing in Kangaroo

Valley the extract of which reduces fever, is a

potent pain killer, decreases cardiac problems,

reduces inflammation and protects against some

types of cancers!

Not only is such a plant to be found, there are in fact hundreds of them and they have just come into leaf. In addition to the properties described recent research shows it to protect against Alzheimers dementia and stroke. This wonder drug is not a new discovery but has been around for thousands of years but it is only recently that some of its wider ranging properties have been recognised. The plant in question is the common weeping willow presently very obvious all around us and it is the bark of this splendid tree which contains the active ingredient - salicylic acid

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the petals, or the veins within the leaves. The concept extends out to coral, cactus, water lines and even the local fauna is included with a picture of the spines on the back of an echidna. Bill Leak proved himself to be a memorable speaker, his audience frequently dissolving into gales of laughter. He shared some of his experiences as an artist: "When I'm painting a portrait I'm often reminded of the ugly little word coined by Gerard Manley Hopkins, "thisness". Getting to the uniqueness of a certain person;'s face is all about "thisness". You want not just to paint

special goodies on offer. See their advertisement on page 26 or ring 44 651 355 for more details. The trivia night

K.V. Meter

maids were a

great hit on that

occasion,

perhaps they

might reappear

on Melbourne

Cup day, -

somewhere!

Melbourne Cup luncheons are popular

in the Valley this year with the two

major events at the Valley Club and the

Friendly Inn.

Bookings are coming in fast for the

C.M.R.I big find raiser for 2006…..the

‘must come to’ MELBOURNE CUP LUNCHEON at the BOWLING CLUB on

TUESDAY NOVEMBER 7. I hear that there is great interest in the ‘Best Dressed Couple’ Competition and the prizes for ‘Best hats for Men and Ladies’, will be hotly contended. One well known local lady is so keen to make a grand impression, she has commissioned a chapeau from a French milliner …a creation to complement her outfit.

Having established itself as the latest

gallery to open in Kangaroo Valley,

Cafe Bella, continuing in its tradition of

showcasing valley artists,

hosted the opening of Belinda Webster's

photographic exhibition on Saturday

October 28.The exhibition runs until December 3.

It is the first time since 2003 that Webster's works have been shown in the valley, due to the closing of Bock Gallery where she used to show her works with Ole Nielsen's sculptures. About 50 people attended the opening, including visitors from as far as Canberra and Sydney. Celebrated Australian painter, cartoonist, author and commentator Bill Leak opened the exhibition, which is called Folia. It contains mostly photographs of flowers and leaves, stressing the intimate lines formed by

Openings, parties, functions, anything and everything Now there’s a challenge!? Doors open at 11 am. …tickets @ $30 each ….may be purchased at the door or beforehand at the Bowling Club Bar, or by ‘phoning June Luscombe…. 44651218, or Isabelle Butler….44651248 Lots of SWEEPS, GREAT PRIZES, GOOD FUN AND FELLOWSHIP and BEST OF ALL, REALLY DELICIOUS CHAMPAGNE and CHICKEN LUNCHEON. Come along and support this wonderful charity.

Joan Bray

For those looking to be able to be close to the action and to bet on the Cup day program, the Friendly Inn offers full TAB service and Sky Channel coverage of the big event as coincidentally, it celebrates the first twelve months under new ownership so there are

Celebrity opening of new

photographic exhibition

any old nose, it has to be THIS nose; not any old mouth, it has to be THIS mouth. And, when Belinda photographs a split -second, momentary event, seemingly as inconsequential as a drop of water falling into a still pond - it's the "thisness" of that particular image that she holds in place as if something almost miraculous has happened while the rest of us weren't paying attention." Bill Leak is the Australian's daily editorial cartoonist. He has recently returned to portraiture after a three year break.

Photograph is of Pink Camellia

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(better known as aspirin) The use of willow bark goes back to 400 BC when it is recorded that Hippocrates recommended that chewing on the willow bark was the best cure for "fever". The German pharmaceutical firm, Bayer were first to extract pure aspirin from willow bark

from which they made great profit and to day various forms of aspirin are to be found in all pharmacies. It is of curious interest that the willow trees medicinal properties were reputed to have been discovered because of the old principal of propquintity (try that word next time you play scrabble) which maintains that there is usually a nearby cure to be found in the vicinity of the cause of a disorder. Accordingly, because rheumatism was deemed to be associated with living in moist damp places the willow tree which enjoys the same habitat provided the cure for the associated aches and pains. However ,I suspect that in today's climate of strict clinical trials this hypothesis would not stand up to the rigours of modern statistics. Never mind, it still works well for the morning head ache following too much cheap Cabernet Sauvignon - a grape that thrives in areas of good rainfall. Dr. John Spencer

The search is on again for Australian of

the Year Award nominations. Member for Gilmore, Joanna Gash has urged the Gilmore community to look within and acknowledge those people who deserved to be nominated for:

!!!!!!!Australian of the Year

!!!!!!!Young Australian of the Year (16 to 25 years)

!!!!!!!Senior Australian of the Year (60 and over), and

!!!!!!!Local Hero “Gilmore has a proud history of nominations in the Australian of the Year Awards,” Mrs Gash said. “Many would remember local bushfire emergency coordinator Brian Parry was the inaugural Local hero winner.” The Australia Day Council is seeking

Wonder drug in Valley

AUSTRALIAN OF THE YEAR AWARD NOMINATIONSnomination for Australians excelling in all fields, including arts, media and entertainment, business, charity, education, environment, indigenous/ethnic services, medicine/science, engineering/technology and sport. “There are so many people in our community who excel at what they do.” They, however, go largely unrecognised and the

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KangarooValley Garden Group

Gardening group has a spring in it’s step

September was the time for the most

informal, Garden Group AGM.

We call ourselves a group rather than a club, because we hope to maintain a relaxed feeling among garden lovers instead of an authoritarian, hierarchical organization. That said, it is now time for member’s $10 annual dues to be paid. Any one is welcome to come along to any of the tours of gardens or participate in any of the workshops but we do ask that you join up if you attend more than one function per year. Please let us know your email address or phone number so that you can be included on the phone tree and hear about forthcoming events.Thank you to Allan Gilden for once again hosting the AGM and taking us all on a tour of his wonderful garden afterwards. We also had the great pleasure of visiting Adrian Haar”s Brogers Creek garden in Spring. Last year we saw it in another season and could hardly wait for the blossoms to flower so that we could again wander along the bubbling creek and see the progress he has made with the aviary. What a joy it was! There are so many nooks and crannies and surprises around every corner and delightful spots for quiet reflection. I am sure that we will be keen to follow the constantly evolving garden throughout the years. Thank you to Adrian for his generosity in allowing us to visit. Lee Sharam Above: Adrian, Una and Nancy Adrian’s garden enthralled the garden club visitors

Bruce Rodway shares the delights of the Broger’s Creek garden of Adrian Harr

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Murphy’s Tyrepower 71 North Street

Nowra

Phone 44 212 311

Servicing the tyre needs of the Shoalhaven since 1946 now with 60 years of service

Fully equipped farm service vehicle Tyres Mag Wheels Mechanical servicing Rego

Inspection Wheel alignments Brake repairs

YARRAWA ESTATE, the home of the

Chambourcin grape, has excelled again.

At the recent Kiama Wine Show, the

Fosters were awarded the Bronze Medal

for their 2004 Chambourcin and also the

best of that variety in the Show.

The entries were from the Shoalhaven and the Southern Highlands districts so

this is a significant achievement. WELL DONE! Another good news story on the same theme. Barbara and Gerard Volk from the newly planted Kangaroo Valley Estate, harvested their fist vintage earlier this year and were within half a point of the bronze medal in their category. They are delighted and again, WELL DONE! VINEYARDS are picturesque places to listen to beautiful music as those music lovers who

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Australian of the Year Awards are designed to acknowledge the outstanding efforts made by so called ‘every day’ Australians.” Australian of the Year Awards nomination forms are available at www.australianoftheyear.gov.au, by calling 1300 655 193 or at Mrs Gash’s Nowra office on 02 4423 1782.

The travelling musician has been a

corner stone of most cultures for eons

and remains the case today as artists

traverse the globe searching for

audiences with which they care share

there heart and soul. Australia’s unique and diverse geography offers musicians an incredible opportunity for inspiration and reflection, from the coastal hinterland of the east coast to the stark and wondrous landscape or the interior, Australia is a visual and sensory cornucopia. Guitarist composer Anthony Garcia has borrowed much from his experiences touring throughout Australia during the last few years

in composing the music for his latest CD Malili

Dreaming.

Whilst Anthony’ music is essentially boundless compositions like Eternal Sunshine echo the

On the Road again… sounds of the didgeridoo and bird song along with flamenco inspired resgueados (strumming techniques) and simple folk like melodies.

The title track Malili Dreaming reflects part of Anthony’s childhood living in Indonesia mirroring sounds of the gamelan along side trance like melodies and repeated motifs to hypnotic effect. “I have been fortunate to see some amazing places throughout my life and these experiences come through in my music. When I’m touring I will be performing and giving workshops and performances and generally am not in the mood to practice much. This leaves me with quite a bit of spare time to wander around and absorb the surrounds, meet people and artists and enjoy the adventure. This time I’ll be travelling with my wife

Jennifer and children Gabriel and Ruben. It is something very special being able to experience this with your family. To share such wonderful experiences is what life’s all about.” Anthony will be performing at the Kangaroo Valley Hall on Sunday 12 November 2006, at 3.00 pm. Tickets are available through the Kangaroo Valley Newsagency or at the door. Full Price $ 20 Concession $ 15; families $ 45

Valley vineyard reaps more success! were fortunate to attend the evening at YARRAWA in February this year, will attest. The embracing escarpments form a natural amphitheatre with perfect acoustics for the enjoyment of a concert. Encouraged by our enthusiasm, Sue and Mark

Arts in the Valley, to be held 20-22 April

2007, has been officially launched this

week with the release of a stunning

brochure which was posted to all

residents of Kangaroo Valley.

The program is varied, contains lots of

choice and unique performances for an Australian festival. You should have no problem finding something to your fancy.

Full Festival Packages are now on sale and you will need to book soon to ensure you have the best chance of getting tickets to the performances you most want to see. A Full Festival Package consists of a ticket to one performance in each of the five time slots - five performances over a two and half day period and many of these are performances with a difference! In addition there will be lots of other things to see over the period of the

festival. Buy your Arts in the Valley Full Festival Package now to ensure that you become a part of this exciting event that promises to become a signature event for Kangaroo Valley and the whole region. Enquiries:

Elizabeth George 44 651010

Graham Gale 44 652185

Arts in the Valley releases full festival program for 2007

have decided to do it all again with a few surprises to enhance the pleasure of the evening. So in the December issue of the ‘VOICE’, full details of the event will be published, so you can make your bookings. The date is FEBRUARY 10. How exciting and thank you Sue and Mark for your generosity. Joan Bray

Australia Day Award Nominations

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Country Womens Association Kangaroo Valley Branch

Valley Voice

advertising

Please call

44 652 634

GOOD TIMES ARE AHEAD! or the

Kangaroo Valley Branch.

At the AGM held in October, Gwen Nelson

was elected as Branch President and Marie Heald as Branch Secretary. Other positions were filled as follows:

Vice President: Betty Allan:

Agricultural/Environment Officer:

Win Palmer

Cultural Officer: Janet Benn

Cookery Officer: Christine Short

Handicraft Officer: Wendy Norris

International Officer: Doris Blinman

Publicity Officer: Heather Kelly

Councillors: Betty Allan, Heather Kelly

The position yet to be filled is that of Branch

Treasurer.

For the month of November, Wednesday 8th

will be the Meeting Day. Craft at 10 am, Meeting at 1 pm after a shared lunch. Guest Speaker will be Suellen Hansen who will speak at 2 pm.

Her subject will be on

NON-TOXIC PRODUCT and

CANCER CAUSING CHEMICALS. At the November Meeting Christmas Party arrangements will be discussed. Members will be catering for a group of visiting Fire Department personnel who will be attending a workshop at Chakola on November 30. Heather Kelly Publicity Officer

Photograph Marie Heald incoming Secretary

(left) and Gwen Nelson incoming President

This is special event as a fundraiser for

philanthropic donations to the

promotion of the arts in the Shoalhaven.

By generous waiver of her fee, Miss Ruth

Pope has offered to give a half study day

on the topic

SILVERWARE & THE ENGLISH AT TABLE.

Do you know the origins of such well known phrases as 'below the salt', 'to eat humble pie' or 'the upper crust' ? These and many more, all date from communal dining during the festive season in the great halls of the manor houses of medieval England. This half study day will trace the origins of English silver tablewares, etiquette and customs from their early beginnings in the 14th century

ADFAS offering special interest half study day until the reign of Queen Victoria, which marked the triumph of the industrial revolution. Quotations from letters, diaries and literature of the period, together with "hands-on" examples of tablewares from the reign of Elizabeth 1 to the Victorian era will help bring the story to life. You are invited to bring along an item of silver, or silver-plated tableware which you may wish to share on this occasion. or about which you would like to have further information. Unfortunately, no valuations.

DATE: Wednesday 15th November

VENUE: Berry Court House

TIME: 10 am start, 1 pm finish

PROGRAM 10 am Introductory lecture

11 am Morning Tea

11.30 am In-depth demonstration lecture,

questions re guest pieces

12.30 pm Lunch served in garden setting

COST: $32

Registration must be by 8/11/06

Phone Fay Lewis on 02 4448 6010 or

Post Name and Address and Phone no. to

ADFAS, PO Box 269, Berry 2535

Member for Gilmore Joanna Gash, has called on the Gilmore community to put forward project proposals for the Australian Government’s $113 million ‘Clever Networks’ program and said Clever Networks, as part of the $1.1 billion Connect Australia package, will support sectors, such as health, education, community and emergency services to use advanced broadband technologies to better deliver significant government services. “Clever Networks is exactly as the name suggests. It is an essential part of making Australia a world leader in the effective use of broadband.” Mrs Gash said a consortium approach was being encouraged, with the Clever Networks projects set to be of significant scale. “Clever Networks will help us use technology to bridge vast distances and connect us all, no matter where we live,” Mrs Gash said. Examples of services that could be progressed

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A chance to get “clever”

November 2006 Kangaroo Valley Voice Page 9

“There was movement in the region,

It was said without a doubt,

That Kangaroo Valley ladies

were out to break the drought.

They gathered up their gum boots,

they gathered up their gear,

Brushing off the cobwebs

that had grown throughout the year.

They sang in joyful chorus,

about bringing on the rain

They paraded all their rain gear,

they even formed a train

Of brollies, drizabones,

hats and gloves and all

They nearly lifted the roof off

that lovely village hall

Will it work they wonder,

We know without a doubt

That Kangaroo Valley ladies

are out to break the drought!!”

It all took place on Wednesday 18th

October ,when the Kangaroo Valley

VIEW Club held its annual Gala Day in

the Kangaroo Valley community hall.

VIEW

Clubs

from

around

the

region

were

represented, as was Nancy Baker, the Zone

Councillor.

Isobel Butler represented the Valley branch of the Children’s Medical Research Foundation . Pauline Miller, Lynne Hagan and Jan Benn were the representatives from C.W.A. Another valued guest was Nancy Dewhurst, long time valley resident. All the ladies entered into the spirit of the day and a marvellous parade of rain wear was held. They ranged from the beautiful and sophisticated to the gloriously zany. The raffle, a framed drawing of a native animal

KANGAROO VALLEY TRADING POST 148 Moss Vale Rd 44 651 199

- Kangaroo Valley

NOW STOCK * GREETING CARDS

* GIFTS

* COLLECTABLES (including Royal Doulton, Beswick, Glassware and Trax)

* STATIONERY

V.I.E.W. Club on a mission

by our talented and generous resident artist Dawn Daley was won by Lee Weekes. An auction was held for an equally lovely drawing and after fierce bidding was bought by Carolyne from Sussex South. Children from Kangaroo Valley School presented a medley of songs, a very clever rendition of Mozart and an excerpt from the musical Hair, with suitable “hairy” appendages. A big “Thank you “ to all the children and

school staff involved. The orchestra consisting of table thumping, glass tapping and stomping of feet, it was great fun enjoyed by all. The finale was Kevin McCallum arriving at the hall dripping wet, assuring the guests that the “river is up and we had best be on our way.” Elaine Reidel

Pupils from the K. V. School providing choral

entertainment for the Gala Day

November 2006 Kangaroo Valley Voice Page 10

The children are enjoying lots of activities. Some favourites this month have been making sculptures with play-dough and sea shells, finding sea treasures in “rock pools” (dishes with sand, shells and water), and of course all the old favourites including painting, drawing, dress ups and diggers! Enrolments for 2007 are now open. We have spaces for each day at present, but it appears that Friday is going to be a busy day as there are only 2-3 places left to be booked. Please ring pre school on 44651327 or pop in and visit.

Left Ky busy painting.

Pre schoolers found being in the back of a

police car was not all that bad!

Cuppa & Kids Playgroup meet at the

Anglican Church Hall on Tuesdays at 10 am

For more information call Jane Gripper on 44652017

Stephen Murphy brought his police car

to pre school.

The children loved pretending to be

“Baddies,” sitting in the rear of the car. We noted the word “Police” on the car and the phone number “000”. The children thought it was very funny when Steve dressed the teachers up in his police vest! Thank you for your time Steve! Thanks also to Mike Hayes for giving pre school one of his old canoes to play in. We have had some great games and rousing choruses of “Row, Row, Row Your Boat!”

PETA SEATON, M.P.

CAN I HELP YOU?

With any State issue including: Schools, law and order, health, environment.

Contact my office on Tel: 4861 3623 Fax: 4861 3546

Peta Seaton, MP

Member

for Southern Highlands

MEMBER

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Top ; Messing about in a boat

Right: “My Dad’s a policeman”

November 2006 Kangaroo Valley Voice Page 11

potential additions to the language which all students of linguistics are aware is a living and constantly evolving one.

Aaron Govendir, as sent to Pamela Davis

For sale

Cottage Industry/Business

Nuts’n Stuff

Contact Sandra

44 651 746

Work from home, will need a shed

Dear Valley Residents A friend of mine sent me the following in response to my question "Is the term 'chairman' correct for men as well as women?" I thought his response was amusing, as well as insightful, and that others might enjoy it. As there are a few committees in this village, I thought it might be timely for us to be reminded about the meaning of these words. Perhaps Kangaroo Valley can be a linguistically accurate place and the term "chairperson" not be used to mean the person who chairs the meeting.

Pamela Davis

The title Chairman has no gender in it as the man part comes from the Latin for hand while

the gender Man is homus. (Not to be confused with chickpeas ground to a paste and called "hommus"). Chairman denotes the person who controls the meeting ie the meeting is in his/her hand.This is sometimes shortened to, simply, Chair for a man and Madame Chair for a woman.

The politically created Chairwoman or Chairperson, in fact, denotes the woman or person responsible for setting out the chairs for a meeting: the former, by way of added

information, is a variation of Charwoman ie the woman who cleans the mess up. This seems, unfortunately, to be a commonly repetitive state of affairs. If it still bothers the PC-obsessive I have devised a term which can be used at no cost or danger to both genders to denote the woman in charge of a meeting.

That term is Snotchgrurgle (pronounced snotchgrurgle). I believe if enough people use it enough times it will enter the lexicon in the same way as did "quiz", another made-up word. To avoid even the very appearance of gender in commonly-used words that don't really have gender contained in them but still compel the

politically deranged into paroxysms of fury I humbly suggest the following:

Manager could not become personager because that would still only apply to a male (the -son

part). I therefore suggest perdaughterager for a woman who controls a department or work team.

Menarche, which only applies to females, would avoid the still-male-dominated and sexist womenarche" by being renamed daughterarche or girlarche.During her fertile period a woman would not

endure Menstruation because of the inherent male-dominated inclusion but would now enjoy daughterstruation or girlstruation.Those who fail to achieve this happy state would no longer suffer the ignominy of

Amenorrhea with its internal domination again by the male gender. Instead they would have their own suffering word applied to this situation of agirlorrhea.There, Dear, don't you feel better already? At the end of her fertile period a woman would

not enter, with a shout of joy, Menopause but instead look forward to daughteropause or girlopause.The best aspect of this, from the male point of view, is that no longer will men be blamed for the hot flushes and hormonal mood swings. Should a girl commit a civil or other crime she would no longer suffer the shame and

embarrassment of being Manacled.She would now be daughteracled or girlacled.These are just a few brief examples of how the Politically Deluded could avoid any hint of being subjugated, even verbally, by the male gender. I hope you enjoyed these few examples of

A new lexicon for the times

In the latest Valley Voice an ad is placed

by the Sydney Catchment authority for

Grant Programs. The word Riparian may be used as an adjective i.e. owner or proprietor of river bank. But the legal meaning is defunct. The Water Act of 1912 is replaced in NSW with Water Management Act. 2000. Thus Riparian Rights (as in Magna Carta!) are wiped by our Federal Government. But who are we to argue for at the time of 'children overboard' we saw the commencement of infringement of our human rights nicely re-inforced by the loss of such as habeus corpus relevant to terrorism .

The Powers that be Manage the Water.

The Sydney Catchment Authority I understand was corporatised in about 2000 and according to Peta Seaton MP, they had to pay the NSW Government as the owners (wait for it...) $20 million dividend a year for five years.

Warwick Deacock

… and another fine point of language

November 2006 Kangaroo Valley Voice Page 12

Star struck By Gerard Keyzer

For Valley Voice

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TRANSIT OF MERCURY!

NOVEMBER 9

DAYTIME ASTRONOMY

at KANGAROO VALLEY

PUBLIC SCHOOL!

This is a must!

Don’t miss the opportunity to see it with

the right equipment! The transit occurs when the tiny planet passes

directly between the Earth and the Sun.

The last time this happened was May 2003 and it won’t happen again until May 2016, even then it will not be visible in Australia. The next one we see is in 2032! I will be at the school with two specially filtered telescopes from 8- 30 am until about 1-30 pm. All are welcome and the Principal, Mark McCarthy, and I encourage you to come and have a look.

WARNING! YOU MUST NEVER LOOK

AT THE SUN WITH ANYTHING OTHER

THAN THE PROPER EQUIPMENT!

The only safe solar filters are professionally made and fit completely over the front of the telescope. Screw on filters for eyepieces are a definite no- no! If you wish to try the projection method, practice beforehand. Later in the month there is a great naked eye (and occasionally spectacular) event which is worth getting up for. On the morning of 19th November we are treated to the Leonid meteor shower.

This is an annual event which occurs as the Earth in it’s orbit passes through the debris from the tail of Comet Temple/Tuttle. In 2001, we observed it through cloud near Mudgee but could still see many bright meteors (about 120 an hour) through the overcast skies. You can start observing anytime after about 2 am, facing toward the northeast. The shower is called the Leonids because it

appears to radiate from the direction of the constellation of the Lion. The event will continue until dawn (when the Sun makes the sky too bright) as the Earth rotates to the east and sweeps up the particles in it’s orbit. It is one of the stronger showers of the celestial calendar and always worth a look, nothing being required other than your eyes and possibly a picnic chair and rug. Saturn is the only planet other than Mercury that puts on a show this month and will be rising around 2 am so one of us may be up looking for it when the Leonids arrive. If you spy Saturn in the eastern sky before dawn you are already looking at the constellation Leo, Saturn nestling near the “sickle” or tail of this Zodiacal constellation. If you are looking for a good Christmas present for the sky-watcher in your family then keep an eye out for the wholly Australian published Astronomy 2007 almanac from Quasar Publishing. It usually retails for about $22 to $24 and will be an invaluable companion throughout the year. It is really well presented and easy to use at all levels of interest. Much of the information in my column can be gleaned from its pages. Hoping for good rain and some Clear skies!

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Kangaroo Tales By Joan Bray

Kangaroo Valley

Supermarket 4465 1512

Hello and welcome to the Valley! We have the one-stop-shop for all your

everyday and weekend needs Groceries Specialty breads Delicatessen Frozen foods Fresh fruit and vegetables DVD hire Chemist lines Video hire

Moss Vale Road Kangaroo Valley

My guests this month are Keith Learn

and Barbara Woodney, who really need

no introduction as their Woodcraft Shop

is a landmark in the Valley.

Keith is a Horticulturist working on site developments and spent many years with a

Development Company in his native

Canada. During holidays he alternated between Mexico and Australia and visited Kangaroo Valley. Not necessarily love at first sight, but he did return in 1985, eager to purchase property and set up a business. Then the Valley was very much a small village, attracting adventurous families to the delights of camping and canoeing and others for a stress free weekend at the many B &Bs. Keith’s main requirements for an ideal place to settle were good soil, adequate rainfall, temperate climate and picturesque landscape. He had many plans to use his training in horticulture and expertise in woodwork, and was fortunate to locate his business in a timely vacated shop. Hard work to establish this Woodcraft business, locally and wholesale to various outlets between the Southern Highlands and Sydney was no problem to this energetic man who wholeheartedly embraces any project he believes in. Gradually Keith was able toinclude the woodcrafts of other talented men and women and today there is a very wide range of lovely pieces to suit all tastes. He is particularly renowned for the wonderfully creative rocking horses which are shipped throughout the continent and all over the world, to delight the younger generation and rekindle nostalgic memories for their parents and grand-parents. The fledgling Tourist Association of the late 1980’s was grateful for support from the business community and, as today, for without tourism and promotion few would survive. Keith has been an enthusiastic member for more than 20 years and hasseen many changes in the way the Kangaroo Valley is marketed. This Association continues to grow and today there are 60 members with a united aim to encourage visitors to come to our area, appreciate its beauty, enjoy the many attractions, spend their money and leave with a strong avowal to return. A minority will consider purchasing property, some will buy for retirement, now or in the future, a few will buy a business and become involved in community life, but mostly they come to enjoy and de- stress in this ‘greenbelt’ for Sydney, the Highlands and the ever developing near coastal towns. Keeping the area as pristine as possible and discouraging inappropriate development is no easy task, as the forces of greed and self interest can easily progress from a toe hold to a foot hold. There is no reason to allow this to happen in the Valley. Barbara has worked with Keith to help maintain

the environmental integrity of our Village and surrounding district…..a precious heritage that needs protection. Barbara came to live in the Valley in the 1989 and worked in Nowra for many years, rejoicing that the mountain separated her from the stress of her job. She has a commendable community spirit and endeavours to make a difference in local government. The legal protection from the Council and State Government via the Zoning Regulations was a direct response to a Heritage Trust dictum. Kangaroo Valley is listed as ‘Heritage Landscape’. A safeguard that we should not take for granted. It would be wonderful to see more of our young people interest themselves in this aspect of Village living, ready and knowledgeable enough, to take up the challenge should our heritage be threatened in the future. Keith and Barbara share a love for the Valley and its wellbeing and are always ready to lend a hand in community projects. During the Bicentennial, beacons were lit in townships throughout the nation…Keith helped to organize this for Kangaroo Valley. The re-setting of crumbling plinths and neglected headstones in the Cemetery was accomplished with Bill Andrews, in 1988, and the grounds have been better maintained by the Council ever since. Small, but caring deeds. This energetic couple are keen gardeners and their lovely property reflects their industry and

creativity. It is a peaceful haven and they are looking forward to many more years together in their private paradise. Thank you Barbara and Keith for sharing your memories and hopes with us.

Caring and sharing

November 2006 Kangaroo Valley Voice Page 14

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Tick, Tick, a time bomb waiting to happen

Tick paralysis in cats and dogs is a

significant problem in coastal regions of

NSW and QLD from September

through to April.

Neurotoxin secreted by the paralysis tick

can cause a range of clinical signs in your

dog from a changed bark to a wobbly gait

and breathing difficulties. The disease is progressive and will get worse even following tick removal if not treated by a vet. Fortnightly application products are available that kill paralysis ticks, however they are not a substitute for thorough searching of all animals daily. Ticks are attracted to carbon dioxide and 80% will attach in front of the front legs. If you remove a tick from your animal and it begins to behave abnormally it is essential that you seek veterinary care immediately, as early treatment has a better prognosis for full recovery.

The condition will not resolve without

treatment and often results in death

if left untreated.

It’s time to swim

The Pool will open on

Saturday 4 November 2006.

Hours

Weekdays and school holidays: 7 am to 6 pm. Weekdays outside school holidays: 7 am to 12 noon and 1 pm to 6 pm. Public holidays: 9 am to 5 pm. Christmas Day: Closed.

Charges

Adult admission: $2.50 per visit. Child/student/concession admission: $2 per visit. Supervising non-swimming adult: Free. Family season pass (2 adults + 3 children): $75 per season.* Adult season pass: $60 per season.* Child/student/concession season pass: $40 per season.* *10% discount if purchased on or before 17

November 2006

Leonine News Pet corner Adult swim card:

$20 per 10 swims. Child/student/concession swim card: $15 per 10 swims. KV School swim sessions: $1 per child.

Lifeguards Our experienced lifeguards, Rose Rodden, Joash Cohen, Sam Fritz and Phillipa Maher, will be joined by Luke Tynan for this season. Please give them all your support.

Last chance to win

A final reminder that Kangaroo Valley Lions Club is raffling an original oil painting, Camping Out by Di King, valued at $1200. Tickets are $5 each, and there are only 500 on offer. They can be bought from Kangaroo Valley Newsagency or from any Lion until 24 November. Any tickets then remaining unsold will be offered to visitors to the village on the weekend of 2-3 December. The raffle will be drawn on 12 December 2006. All proceeds will be donated to the committee, chaired by the Mayor, which is raising funds to acquire a linear accelerator for Shoalhaven Hospital to enable local residents to have radiation therapy in Nowra, rather than have to travel to Sydney or Wollongong as at present.

Tony Barnett

November 2006 Kangaroo Valley Voice Page 15

good, the scenery breathtaking and the wildflowers beautiful. We all really enjoyed the walk. Thank you, Les, for being our guide.

Jeanelle Brangwin

muscles and joints, but it was all flat, or mostly, as we found a few hills on the way back we hadn’t noticed coming in. But the weather had been kind, the company

We had thought a walk to the Budderoo

Plateau would provide a welcome

respite from the heat of the previous few

days, but we hadn’t expected the pea

soup fog that enveloped us as we drove

up around Robertson.

If this lasted we would see nothing, not even the wildflowers we were hoping to be

walking amongst. But in the nature of fogs this one was very fickle and by the time we had driven in and out of it several times we arrived at the Budderoo Fire Trail under mercifully grey, but fogless, skies. We had two main objectives; one the above mentioned wildflowers, the other the spectacular Gerringong Falls, from where there was an equally spectacular view back into the Valley. Les Mitchell led the walk, and as always he astounded and delighted us with his knowledge of all the native plants. The bush was embroidered with the blues of Dampiera, purple Patersonia, pale pink to rich rose Boronias, the yellow of Drumsticks and Native Holly, which were also a burnished orange, and the crowning glory, the vibrant red of the Sydney Waratah. Who could ever think the Australian bush could be a featureless grey-green? Heathland alternated with shrubby woodland, which suddenly merged into moist, eucalyptus forest towering over an undercover of ferns and tree-ferns, which then slid back into sedge-covered marsh land. Much of the bush bore evidence of a wildfire caused by a lightning strike in November 2002, but it was pleasing to see how much regeneration has occurred. The frequent discovery of new and different plants, the changing landscape, plus the constant chatter of twelve bushwalkers, helped shorten the distance, but we were pleased to see at last a huge cliff looming out of the mist in front of us. We had reached Gerringong Creek and we followed it down to the edge where it plunged over the cliff, 80 metres down into a dramatic gorge and into the Valley. From the relative safety of a large, exposed rock at the top of the Falls we had a welcome break and an early lunch, and looked in awe at the view of falls and mountains and serene looking farms above Gerringong Creek Road in the distance. Even here we were amongst some striking vegetation. Clumps of Grass Trees backed on to our lunch rock, their spectacular flowering stalks spearing the air behind us. We returned the same way along the old, now closed, vehicle track through the Budderoo National Park back to the fire trail. It was a long walk and there were a few aching

Bushwalkers hit Budderoo Plateau

and Gerringong Falls

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President’s Report…. On 30th September 2006 the Friends had their

Annual General Meeting.

To summarise the group’s activities over the

past 12 months the Friends have had:

Ongoing discussions with members of the Recovery

Team in relation to the possible trapping of a sub-

adult male from the Kangaroo River colony to be

relocated to Waterfall Springs for the captive breeding

program. The Recovery Team have commenced

trapping animals from other areas for the program.

A Friends/NPWS fox trapping and shooting program

in the Kangaroo Valley and Illaroo/Budgong areas last

April. It was decided that a second session is needed

and is planned for October/November, 2006.

Collection of fresh BTRW scats from the Kangaroo

River colony for genetic analysis. As yet not all the

testing has been completed.

Meetings with and correspondence to the Minister for

the Environment, and the Sydney Catchment

Authority (on site), vis-a-vis the then proposed raising

of the Tallowa Dam wall and the potential impact on

the BTRW colonies.

Reprinting of 5,000 copies of the Friend's

amended brochure and membership form.

The updating of the Friends' website which is in the

final draft stage.

Changes to the Friends' Statement of Rules in order to

make them more "user friendly".

The attainment of an Authority to Fundraise.

Participation in the 50th Anniversary of the Kangaroo

Valley A&H Show in a grand parade with other

community groups.

Support of the KV Rock-Wallaby Youth Festival by

providing show bags and stickers.

Endeavouring to sell the Friends' merchandise,

including some presently for sale at the Fitzroy Falls

Visitors Centre.

Continued mowing, weeding and screening of the

1,000 endemic trees, shrubs and grasses planted in

BTRW habitat along the Kangaroo River.

I would like to thank the Friends' Committee members for

the last year of effort and commitment to the cause.

Thank you especially to Melinda Norton, the Friends'

Secretary.

Thank you to Tess Heighes who is, unfortunately, unable

to continue as a committee member.

I also thank the members of the Friends for continuing

with their support to help recover the Brush-tailed Rock-

Wallaby from its status as Endangered.

The 2006-2007 Executive Committee Members are:

President: Susan Roberston

Vice-president: John Rowntree

Secretary: Melinda Norton

Treasurer: Brian Care Ordinary Members: Carla Jackett, Ernie Dumpleton, Mark Cole and Warrick Deacock.

Susan Robertson,

President.

NPWS News…. Jacob Adams and Jodie Dunn are both acting in other

positions and so the current casual technical officers are Dave Bain and Alison Prentice.

The State-wide Captive breeding program of BTRW has begun. There are currently approximately 12 animals in captivity. Another trip has been planned for further animals from a site in the Hunter Valley in October. It is not expected that any animals will be released until at least 2008 due to the time is will take to achieve a good captive breeding population and offspring.

Statewide funding has been received by NPWS from the Hawkesbury/Nepean CMA over the next 3 years for encouraging community fox control efforts around fox tap BTRW sites. In the Shoalhaven, this money will be used to extend our baiting program further afield and to continue our fox shooting program.

The Friends/NPWS were successful in their funding bid to the Southern Rivers CMA to conduct two sessions of fox trapping/shooting and associated monitoring in the valley. The first session was held in April 2006 and was considered highly successful. A total of 33 foxes were shot and a total of 29 properties participated. A number of properties that participated are ones on which no baiting is taking place. Therefore the shooting program has been an effective way of increasing our fox control efforts in the valley.

As a result of the first round of fox shooting, we have made a few changes in our approach (such as the location of the sand pads for monitoring changes in fox numbers) and are set to run round 2 of the fox shooting in November 2006.

In July 2006 we changed the Kangaroo Valley fox baiting protocol. We are now baiting for one week every month and have split the valley up into 3 sections. The core area which is baited each month, and two outer areas with area A being baited one month and area B the following. We have increased the total number of bait stations to 80 and updated our permission forms. 1080 baits are still being used in all bait stations for the whole week the stations are active. Stations are now being set up on Monday, checked Wednesday and checked/closed on Friday.

In Illaroo/Bugong the baiting has also been increased

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Newsletter November 2006

FRIENDS OF THE BRUSH-TAILED ROCK-WALLABY

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ABN 71 795 420 274

PO BOX 6182 KANGAROO VALLEY NSW 2557

www.rockwallaby.org.au

btrw@fastrac.net.au

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with bait stations now being active for 3 weeks every quarter (checked twice a week) with poison out for the whole period. We were previously only using 2 week baiting sessions and the stations were checked 3 times per week.

NPWS are continuing fox baiting on SCA estate and are in the process of negotiating funding from Department of Lands for fox baiting on crown land in the Kangaroo Valley and Bugong/Illaroo areas.

A few months ago a revised permit for the use of 1080 for fox control came out for 1080 concentrate. This is the substance used in the preparation of fresh meat baits. This permit allows for instances where baiting can be conducted as close as 150m from a neighbouring dwelling (has been reduced from 500m). However, as yet there has been no updated permit for the use of Foxoff baits so we are still required to meet the 500m distance restriction when using Foxoff. It is expected that such a document will be released shortly and new bait stations can be set up closer to neighbouring dwellings. The notification, however, will remain the same and thus all landholders within 1 km of a bait station will be notified at least 3 days prior to the commencement of baiting sessions.

A total of 43 fresh BTRW scats were collected from the Kangaroo River BTRW colony for genetic analysis. While we don’t have all the results at this time, we have got an indication that there are at least 14 BTRW at this colony, 8 males and 6 females. There is a fair amount of inbreeding however, similar to levels recorded in Victoria. There are still a number of samples being analysed so it’s a matter of watch this space for the full report.

Attended a BTRW Recovery Team meeting up near

Café Bella

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Currently presenting Belinda Webster’s “Folia” exhibition of photographs

To be followed in December by an ensemble exhibition of original art works from the talented and eclectic artists who live in this inspiring Valley.

A further program of original art is scheduled for January and February ( two solo exhibitions) to be followed by participation in the inaugural Arts in the Valley Festival.

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Booking dates still available for your Christmas get together, social occasions, birthday

or anniversary celebrations.

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Gloucester and saw numerous BTRW in the field. This area is in the Northern ESU (grouping of genetically similar animals) where BTRW numbers are at a much greater level (but still declining) compared to the Central ESU.

The Shoalhaven BTRW belong to the Central ESU. Discussions were held with the local ranger regarding setting up monitoring on a population scale to monitor changes in the presence/absence of colonies across the landscape.

It was really interesting to see the numbers of animals on tiny outcrops and how the monitoring requirements are so different up in northern NSW.

Melinda Norton

Barnard River Brush tailed Rock Wallabies enjoy their rocky home

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Human interest stories,

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Linda Chittick

The Church of the Good ShepherdKangaroo Valley

“Connecting People to Jesus” It’s that time of the year again; Church Camp! What about Church Camp? Well, it’s a special time for our church family when we can all gather together at a beautiful location and have fun and companionship all under the banner of His love for us. “God sets the lonely in families…” Psalm 68:6 NIV. What is it that indicates that you belong to a family? Love comes to mind; acceptance; a sense of belonging; feelings of safety and security; knowing that you are not alone; all of these make life enjoyable for the individual. If you are fortunate enough to belong to a biological family that meet these needs for you, praise God. If not, then you know what it’s like to feel isolated and to struggle through life wondering what happened to all the joy. With so many young people opting for early parenthood it may be that they are searching for that sense of family that is so often portrayed in modern media. Is the answer to have our own children and to form the families we would like? How then do you ‘do’ family? Who has shown you how to manoeuvre and negotiate the tricky relationship issues that present themselves while raising children and

searching for a secure relationship with a spouse? Where have you learnt the importance of spending time together just ‘being’ rather than always seeking to ‘do’ things that entice with a promise of satisfaction? Sure, there are some amazing individuals out there who manage to do just that - to create and build a family life from seemingly insurmountable odds.

What about the rest of us?

The ones, like myself, who try to do all the right things but somehow never seem to reach that goal of a Brady Bunch ‘happy family’.

Enter the church camp.It is at a weekend such as this that I realise it doesn’t really matter about the house, the car, the kids’ education, the bills. They will always be there, but what does matter is that you are surrounded by people who may also be struggling in similar ways but show you and others love anyway. It’s so important to know that you are not alone.

The Church Camp for me, confirms this. It provides a sense of community and family that helps to “bind us together” as we struggle through life, day to day. If you would like to become a part of our church family, services are held each Sunday at 8.30 am for a traditional service with hymns and a 10.00 am contemporary service. There are also several small groups that meet weekly that would welcome you. For more information contact Reverend Graham Castle on 44651 585 or Mary Preston on 44651 331 for women’s and couples ministry or Bob Dunn for men’s groups on 44652 244.

SUNDAY NIGHT AT THE KANGAROO VALLEY UNITING CHURCH

Moss Vale Road - opposite the

Community Hall - Kangaroo Valley

On Sunday 5th November - Kangaroo Valley resident and

photographer, Caroline Burton will show a selection of photos and talk on some of the intricacies of her hobby.

Beginning at 5-00 pm we will have the usual light tea together.

Please bring a plate of something to share, e.g. sandwiches.

After Caroline's talk, at 6-30 pm, you may like to join the friendly group for our celebration service. Sunday 12 November 2006, at 3.00 pm.

Tickets are available through the Kangaroo Valley Newsagency or at the door.

Full Price $ 20 Concession $ 15 and Families $ 45

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… and everyone who’s anyone was there !!! The “Aussie Icons” trivia night

certainly brought some interesting

characters out of hiding, some

sheltered by elegant and excellent

fancy dress, others quite blatant in

their forwardness as our selection of

photographic wrap of the most

successful evening reveals.

We were tempted to

“name names” but

resisted, particularly

out of deference to

the Corps de Ballet

(upper right)

The hard working

committee deserve all

the plaudits they

receive and all

residents should book

early for next year’s

bonanza event.

To advertise in the Valley Voice bumper summer issue

please call Linda Levy on 44 652 634

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Trading Hours

Monday 4.30 pm - 8.30 pm Tuesday 12 noon - 9 pm Wednesday 12 noon - 9 pm Thursday 12 noon - 9 pm Friday 12 noon - 10 pm Saturday 12 noon - 10 pm Sunday 12 noon - 8.30 pm Variation to trading hours is at the discretion of staff or the duty director.

ATM: Cash regularly available - for members & and patrons during trading hours. ACTIVITIES

Grub on the Green Restaurant Dine in / take away: ph 4465-1231

Dinner 6 pm to 9 pm

Restaurant closed Mondays and Thursdays

Lunch Sundays only 12:00 – 2:30 pm

Wednesday Family Night Free ice-cream & topping for children, free soft drink for children, one free schooner of beer or a glass of wine. This only applies if dining at the

restaurant. Monday · Bingo 6.00 pm. Tuesday · Social Bowls 1.30 pm. · Croquet: ph 4465-1608 for

time. Casual gear. Trivia challenge 7 pm · Members’ Badge Draw 8 pm Thursday · Croquet: ph 4465-1608 for time. Casual gear Friday

· Croquet: ph 4465-1608 for time.

Casual gear. · Meat raffle: Tickets from 7.15 pm; draw starts 8 pm. ·Members’ Badge Draw 8 to 8.15

pm Saturday · Social Bowls: 1.30 pm. Casual gear. Sunday · Barefoot Bowls: 1.00 pm. · Petanque: 3.00 pm.

Is gambling a problem for you? Call G Line (NSW) Counselling Services on 1 800 633 635.

Kangaroo Valley Bowling & Recreation Club Limited (A.B.N. 84 584 252 182)

Marshall Street, Kangaroo Valley

NSW 2577

Phone (02) 4465-1175. Fax: (02) 4465-1775

Email kvbrc@shoalhaven.net.au

NEWS FROM THE BOARD

Each month, the Kangaroo Valley Bowling and Recreation Club (KVBRC) publishes a one page newsletter in the “Kangaroo Valley Voice” to inform members on what’s happening at the Club. By publishing the newsletter in the Voice, it also enables the wider community to be informed on KVBRC activities. GENERAL NEWS Your club is now doing well with the much needed increase in patronage due to the new restaurant “Grub on the Green”. Wednesday evenings look set to be popular with our new family night. (See below for details) The new layout of the club has received favourable comments from many people.

SPECIAL GENERAL MEETING

The meeting that was set for November 4th, 2006 has regrettably been cancelled due to legal problems with the notice. The new date for this meeting is yet to be set and members will be notified by mail. Please attend and have your say about the club. There will be a Notice of Motion to change the constitution to allow for 3 new types of membership; Gold - $1000, Silver - $500 and Bronze - $250. The monies raised from the new memberships will go towards the purchase and running costs of a courtesy bus. The board now feels the future of the club looks promising with our membership now standing at 325 and increasing steadily. The board and staff believe that the club will make a profit during October, which will the first month the club has made a profit since the beginning of 2005. We urge you, if you haven’t been to the club in the last 3 to 4 months, come along, have a look and let us know what you think of the changes.

WHAT IS COMING SOON?

On Saturday 2nd December 2006, the Valley Club & Restaurant will be present ing a specia l musical entertainment night based on the music from the Merseybeat era & fabulous 1960’s. The night will feature local musicians Marty Barclay, Ron Burcher, Ken & Maree Whitton, and follows the highly successful and still talked about IRISH NIGHT that was held in June this year. The idea came from well known local identity and Liverpudlian Ken Novich, who was desperate to hear the nostalgic sounds of that brilliant musical era. The night will feature some of the best songs of the time including tunes from such artists as Leslie Gore, The Supremes, Gerry & the Pacemakers, The Beatles, The Foundations and Dusty Springfield to mention just a few. So don your mini skirts and Beatle boots to look the part. The show starts at 8.00 pm, and the new restaurant will be serving delicious affordable meals so be early to get the best seats. Why not organise a table of friends. Whatever you do, this night is not to be missed.

See you there! Trish Sherborne

on behalf of the board.

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Berry Vets

in

Kangaroo Valley

Consultations between 10 and 12 am Tuesday .

(House calls available after 12 am) Consultation by appointment

Please phone: 4464-1899

Commencing: Tuesday 17 October, 2006 Address: 11 Rectory Park Way, Kangaroo Valley

Sunday 15th October 2006 marked the

fifth anniversary of the sinking of the

refugee boat code-named SIEV X. It

sank in international waters between

Indonesia and Christmas Island in

October 2001, drowning 353 asylum-

seekers, mostly women and children.

SIEV X was the biggest maritime disaster in our region since World War Two. Yet many Australians have never heard of it.

When members of the Kangaroo Valley branch of Rural Australians for Refugees heard that a memorial was being planned on the lakeshore in Canberra, we asked if we could take part. The project has been spearheaded by author and psychologist Steve Biddulph.

Our brief was to prepare one pole, representing one of the 353 lost souls. The other poles came from every corner of Australia, having been created by school, church and community groups to express grief and regret at the tragedy of the SIEV X.

Our pole bears two plaques, one identifying Kangaroo Valley Rural Australians for Refugees as the sponsor, and the other the name of the person who drowned. This second plaque bears the words “unknown woman”, awaiting the release by the Australian Federal Police of all the names of the victims –

currently only 105 names have been made available. Smaller poles represent children.

Nine Kangaroo Valley people attended the installation ceremony. In addition to our own pole, we were able to transport and raise two poles representing drowned children that had been prepared by students at Keira High School at Fairy Meadow.

The decorated wooden poles were spaced over a distance of more than 300 metres, winding down to the edge of Lake Burley Griffin. The pole-raisers walked in procession, to a continuous drumbeat, until they reached their designated pole. At a drum-roll signal from the drummer, the poles were raised simultaneously.

Valley residents take part in

SIEV X memorial

It was a moving ceremony for the many people in attendance. A report in the Sydney Morning Herald put the number at 2,000. Those present included ambassadors from affected countries, MPs, leaders of various churches and Sir William and Lady Deane. A few of the 44 survivors of the sinking were present, as well as some of the bereaved loved ones of the victims. It has meant an enormous amount to these refugees that so many Australians chose to recognise and remember their loss in this way.

Specifications for the size and preparation of the pole were precise, but the area designated for artwork was an invitation to creativity. Robert Farnham and Trish Liversey painted the pole white, Sue Prescott added the paintings, capturing the escarpments and landscape of the Valley in four beautiful panels. Archie Zammit-Ross overlaid relief sculptures of Valley fauna. Our pole was much admired by others at the ceremony.

The organisers hope to create a permanent lakeside installation of the poles in the near future, in memory of those who drowned.

On their website (www.sievxmemorial.com.au)

the project is described as “a national symbol

of conscience and caring, that every human

life is precious. And a message of human

unity that we won't be divided by fear.”

Libby Turnock

The solemn but powerful moment when the poles went up. Many wept with the beauty of it,

and the sadness of what was being remembered. The main audience is in the distance.

A section of the line of poles laid out

before the event began

A close-up of one of the panels on “our” pole

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An obvious bite wound is often not detectable. In dogs, signs may include trembling, vomiting, collapse, dilated pupils, red-brown urine and lethargy, which may progress to weakness, varying degrees of paralysis and even death. In cats, the most common signs of snake envenomation include dilated pupils, weakness and paralysis. The more severely affected cats become completely floppy and are often unable to stand or even lift their head. If you suspect your pet may have been bitten by a snake, try to keep your pet as quiet as possible and seek veterinary attention immediately. Moreover it is essential to minimise the risk of pets getting bitten in the first place, by minimising backyard clutter and not walking or playing with pets near waterways or in areas with long grass.

Information from the Berry Veterinary Clinic

Valley Guide

to eating out

Thai

Jing Jo 44 651 314

Mediterranean

Café Bella 44 651 660

Modern Australian

Source at Kangaroo 44 651 969

Value—service and

Property of the Month

ONLINE DATING

Hey readers, did you see the Heckler in the

Sydney Morning Herald dated Thursday,

26th October “Online dating game reaches

new heights of ridiculousness”?

The contributor to the regular heckler column bemoans his lack of online dates because he is too short. Never one to hang back, Mr Floppy decided to explore the world of online dating and what it might offer our fair Valley folk. Disclaimer: Any dating research was purely for the sake of journalistic integrity for this article. What’s online dating and who’s doing it? Online dating is where people can meet on the internet and possibly develop a romantic or sexual relationship.

Most commonly used dating sites

Computers for Wrinklies with Mr Floppy

Site Unique audience (000) Website

Match.com 256 www.match.com

RSVP 212 www.rsvp.com.au

*AdultMatchMaker 112 www.adultmatchmaker.com.au

*Gaydar 76 www.gaydar.com.au

*Yahoo! Personals 73 http://au.personals.yahoo.com

*Mygaydar 48 www.mygaydar.com

*AussieMatchMaker 48 www.aussiematchmaker.com.au

*TRUE 44 www.true.com

*±Lavalife 32 www.lavalife.com.au

*FriendFinder 28 www.friendfinder.com

September 2004. Source: 'Nielsen//NetRatings NetView,

home and work audience data from panel measurement'.

There are numerous websites that offer online dating services; the most popular websites in Australia are RSVP, Match.Com, Lavalife & Yahoo!Personals. Online dating has become so popular that even trusty, fusty Choice magazine has an extensive article about the dos & don’ts of online dating. According to Choice magazine about 1 million Australians aged between 25 and 40 are doing it. Website managers reckon online dating is popular with single parents and rural singletons that are short of time and who may live in remote areas. For rural singletons the B&S balls used to be the way to meet a sheila (or a bloke) but sadly many of the regular B&S balls are no longer held due to spiraling insurance costs. Mr Floppy visited RSVP for a closer look. Much of the information on RSVP is free and

you don’t even need to pay any money to view whose looking for ‘lurv’. Usually at most dating sites you set up a ‘profile’ about yourself. This might include details such as your height, or hobbies or the fact you’re allergic to goldfish. You might also set up a photo of yourself though not everybody feels comfortable doing this. WHEN DO I PAY This varies from site to site, there may be a monthly subscription cost to use the site or in the case of RSVP you pay for “stamps” which are then used to initiate contact with someone you’re interested in similar to sending a postcard to someone.

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Kangaroo Valley has achieved some excellent prices over the past month, with a couple more million dollar plus properties in various stages of

negotiation at the moment. We are about to launch into our third Sydney marketing campaign this Spring and looking forward to achieving a great result for the owner. We also welcome two new faces to

our business, which is very exciting! Sally Sutton is the happy face looking after reception/admin/sales support, and Tanya Chapman will soon be commencing as full time holiday accommodation manager. Tanya has 7 years experience in the field and can’t wait to put her hand

to this already booming aspect of our business. We have lots of plans, so watch this space!

Welcome Summer!

“Outdoor entertaining has come a long way since the days of the barbie under the Hills hoist” Jodie Thomson wrote recently in the Sydney Morning Herald. “It’s the whole point of living in Australia – a beautiful climate that lets us live outdoors through the summer and a good part of spring and autumn”.

This is very true of Kangaroo Valley, where people purchasing properties are wanting to entertain friends on weekends. They are seeking enough space to spread out and have a good time without either annoying or being annoyed by neighbours. To some this may mean just one acre, to others it may mean 100 acres. More and more people are buying in Kangaroo Valley to have something different from their Sydney residence, either in living space or in the style of home. They see Kangaroo Valley as the place for their “good times” .

Real Estate thought for the month: “The trouble with owning a home is that no matter where you sit, you're looking at something you should be doing.”

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Alcohol is one of the most difficult subjects

to write about. In excess, it probably creates

more harm than almost any other single

substance, yet small quantities, especially red

wine, have many health benefits.

‘Small’ quantities means one to two standard drinks a day, and a standard drink contains 10 grams of alcohol. That's a nip of spirits, 250 mL of beer or 90-100 mL of wine. A bottle of most Australian wines contains eight standard drinks and the average glass of wine is 185 mL – pretty close to two standard drinks. Most people who say they have two glasses of wine consume the equivalent of four standard drinks.

Beer, wine or spirits?

There's plenty of research backing claims that red wine has superior health benefits, but it depends on the end point you're researching.

For blood cholesterol, dozens of studies show that any kind of alcoholic beverage will raise the 'good' HDL cholesterol. It's the ethanol that provides the benefit so you can benefit your cholesterol with beer, wine or spirits.

The social benefits of moderate drinking are also independent of the beverage. A study of healthy Japanese and British men identified the connection between moderate social drinking, heart disease and what researchers call 'vital exhaustion', a term which involves the mental state preceding a heart attack and involves hostility and burn-out. As in many other studies, the results form a U-shaped curve and are independent of the type of alcoholic beverage consumed.

However, if the end point is the way blood cells clump together (an undesirable reaction), the oxidation of fatty substances in arteries (also undesirable) or the formation of clots that lead to heart attacks, wine – especially red wine – is superior. Any benefits occur with 1-2 standard drinks a day. More is not better.

The benefits of red wine come from phytochemicals called flavonoids that are present in grape skins. Thick-skinned grapes such as cabernet sauvignon have particularly high levels of some flavonoids. Most white wines have low levels of flavonoids.

Red wine can also decrease levels of an undesirable fat called Lp(a). The amount of this fat is strongly influenced by genes and there are not many other ways you do much about it, apart from avoiding trans fats – we'll discuss in a future article.

The favonoids in wine are also present in unfermented grape juice, but when the grapes are made into wine, the potency of some flavonoids increases.

Small quantities of alcohol may also protect against the onset of diabetes, but more than 21 drinks a week increases the risk of developing type 2 diabetes.

Alcohol – friend and foe by Rosemary Stanton

The bad news

It's irresponsible to write about the good aspects of alcohol without also discussing some of the problems. Social problems that include abusive and anti-social behaviour and violence are huge issues that our society refuses to face. The road toll is just the tip of the iceberg.

High consumption of alcohol also destroys brain cells and increases the risk of dementia. As well, it increases the risk of liver problems and can lead to pancreatitis.

Small quantities (no more than 2 standard drinks a day) can reduce high blood pressure but larger quantities of alcohol increase blood pressure and the risk of stroke.

The risk of many cancers increases with large quantities of alcohol, and the alcohol may be causal.

For breast cancer, alcohol is of great concern because it may increase the risk even in small quantities. A compilation of many studies found that three to six standard drinks increased breast cancer risk substantially and even one drink a a day was associated with a small (6%) increased risk. However, one very long-running and well conducted study has not found any increased risk in women who drank less than 15 g of alcohol/day (1-2 standard drinks).

Higher levels of natural folate (which is found in green vegetables, salmon, oranges, avocado, wholegrains and beetroot) may give enough protection to women to offset the increased risk of breast cancer risk that occurs with 1-2 standard drinks.

During pregnancy, women should also avoid alcohol as large quantities can damage the baby's brain and liver. There is little evidence that an occasional drink will do any harm, but

binge drinking is hazardous at any time and especially during the early stages of pregnancy.

Many people are unaware that alcohol also passes into breast milk, so women should only have the occasional glass of alcohol while breast-feeding.

The beer gut

Alcohol is never converted to body fat. The body will always burn kilojoules from alcohol before it uses energy from any other source.

This does not let alcohol off the hook because when the body is busy burning the kilojoules from alcohol, it doesn't burn those from fat - either from fatty foods or fat stored in the body. The typical beer gut is actually a fat gut!

Beer and wine may have different effects on body fat levels because of the foods that typically accompany them. Beer goes with fatty foods like chips, crisps, sausage rolls, pies, hamburgers, cabanossi, peanuts or cheese and crackers. Beer and salad would be a joke, although no one turns a hair at those who consume wine with salads, oysters (which have little fat) or even a bowl of fruit.

Most Australian men lose weight well when they cut back on beer because their bodies can then burn some of their stored fat. Even switching to light beer will help because the body can get through its lower alcohol content faster then turn to burning fat.

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The Shoalhaven Transfers Reference Group heard on 24 October that Sydney Catchment Authority had received 132 submissions on the ‘Shoalhaven Transfers and Environmental Flows’ Discussion Paper. This doesn't sound like many but it is significantly more than the number usually received on such issues.

The Discussion Paper explored three issues:

! Environmental Flows rules for the lower Shoalhaven River,

! The Pump mark – the level of Sydney’s reserves when pumping should start, and

! The level to which Lake Yarrunga should be drawn down.

However, people who called at the Shopfront venues and the submissions explored four rather than three issues. A significant number of responses asked:

! Why is Sydney stealing our water instead of re-cycling more of its waste water?

The Sydney Catchment Authority acknowledge they had not anticipated the strength of concern over this issue and say they will include this fourth issue in their report to Government.

Well done to all those who took the time to respond and to raise the issue of re-cycling!

However, don't hold your breath for any changes to the current situation. The report will go to Government some time in November, while the proposed Environmental Flow Rules will be put on public display in April 2007 as part of the Metropolitan Water Sharing Plan.

Being a month after the state election successfully eliminates that as an election issue.

While Sydney Catchment Authority agreed not to pump Lake Yarrunga down more than three metres for the time being, we got the impression the lower Shoalhaven may have to wait for rains to significantly fill Warragamba before it can expect an increase in flows. That might be quite a long time.

Peter Stanton and Elizabeth George

for Lake Yarrunga Taskforce

Lake Yarrunga Taskforce Report

Hold it! There's one more thing!

KANGAROO VALLEY TENNIS CLUB KANGAROO VALLEY TENNIS CLUB

NNEWEW C CHAPTERHAPTER ININ

KVTC HKVTC HISTORYISTORY Some 25 years ago Paul and

Libby Turnock arrived in

Kangaroo Valley with a vision

and a great passion for the

game of tennis.

They helped to build the club into the social, sporting and environmental institution it has become and spent many years as great club champions. Kangaroo Valley has a long tradition of supporting and promoting junior sport. Our coaches and committees work hard encouraging

Kangaroo Valley Tennis Club Inc. 2005-06 Annual Report Highlights

Grounds and Maintenance

The Courts

Repair work was carried out to the surface of court 3, and mould spots were scrubbed with pavement cleaner to remove slippery areas. Drainage

A new grated drain and pit has been installed on the footpath in front of court 1 to prevent water flowing on to this court. A collection drain will soon be installed on court 1 to collect runoff from court 2. Planting.

Mike and Cathy Gorman have completed the planting of native shrubs adjacent to court 4. Court safety assessment

Minor works were carried out last Autumn to ensure that the tennis courts complied with the Tennis Australia safety Code.

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new young players to continue and hone their skills. So it was a moment of pure symmetry and poetry that saw the baton passed from the old guard to the new, on an illustrious weekend in August when the long awaited KVTC championships were held once again.

The very junior juniors Laura and Andrew Kent played with finesse, grace and charm as they worked their way into the doubles final. The large crowd was treated to a thrilling match. Paul and Libby fought hard to clinch the title, but they were unable to counter the relaxed consistency of the young Kent partnership. It was a truly inspirational game with tennis being the absolute winner on the night. Everyone present felt they had witnessed a moment in history, with a

Club President, Nigel

Lewis congratulates Simon

Levy on taking out the

men’s singles

perfect handover from the old champions to the new. There could be no better example that our fostering of new young talent is coming to fruition. The players and contestants were also treated to a delicious repast as they watched Amanda Gazzard take out the women’s singles title and Simon Levy clinch the men’s singles title. All in all, it was a fabulous weekend of tennis.

Vicki McIntyre

Social day, Nov 11 starting 3 pm

All members and their guests are welcome to come and enjoy a day that focuses on fun, food and wine. There will be the usual family orientated competitions, as well as a chance for the big guns to shoot it out. A sumptuous barbeque buffet dinner will be provided – and sources have it that the mango and toasted pistachio salad will be back on the menu. So come and enjoy a wonderful spring evening. All you need to do is bring yourselves, your racquets and your favourite beverages.

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It has been a busy two months for the

members of Kangaroo Valley Golf Club

as they built to the Club Championships

on the last weekend in October .

Early September saw well known member Rick Donaldson return for a game and

showing his experience he posted 37 points

to win on the 2nd.

A washout weekend followed on the 9th

something that we wouldn’t mind seeing again as we go to press . Dave Rose won the par event on the 16th of September after posting a blistering back nine to finish at even . New member Craig Reithmuller playing off 7 posted 36 points in the stableford round of the 23rd while Sheila Young showed she is back in form with a solid round to win the September medal on the long weekend . Leigh Gilbert won the stableford of the 7th with 40 points and John Seyffer gave an exhibition of ball striking on his way to +5 in the par event on the 14th and a win on countback . With the club championships only a week away Phil Mudie showed his class with 43 points on the 21st to easily win the event . Club Championship weekend started with stroke qualifying by way of the October Monthly Medal . Sheila Young continued her great recent form with a net 70 to win the medal while the top 4 players in each grade went through to the Match-play semi finals on Sunday . Sundays championship day was a great day for golf . The morning saw the semi finals played with the winners moving into the afternoon championship deciders . I n A grade Phil Mudie posted another victory on his impressive resume . The always competitive Dave Purll won B Grade and new member Owen Gilbert won C . Joan Edwards won the ladies title with a had fought win over Leigh Gilbert . Leading into Christmas we have a Foursomes Championship and then early next year the popular Knockout Match-play . Members or anyone who is interested, should refer to the clubs website (wwwkangaroovalleygolfclub.asn.au) for full details .

The 3 Putter

The Champion’s photograph is on page 34.

Continuation of the pilgrimage of Robyn

Godson King which led him to Kangaroo Valley: continued from our September

issue.

I remember one time walking along the

river and a man was playing a

harmonium and chanting, I joined in

and felt transported to another realm. Another time while sitting by the river there

was a call to join in a circle for sacred dancing

I liked the sound of this so I joined in.

It was called Sufi dancing and I had absolutely no idea as to what this was about. Around 30 or 40 of us stood in a circle and the dance leader spoke an invocation, it was in English and was a non sectarian prayer. After a few moments he explained a bit about the practices. We would be singing various sacred phrases to honour different religious backgrounds. He then spoke the words of the first sacred “song” and explained their meaning. He then asked us to repeat the words, which we did until we had got it right. Next he sang the words and again we repeated this until we had that right. Finally he showed us the “dance” movements

One man’s journey to find the way and explained their significance. He and his lady partner showed us the movements while singing the song/prayer. The whole circle then followed this and after some fine tuning we moved and sang as one. My own experience of this was of great joy. I felt as though something inside me had become connected, as though a lot of separate threads had become one. During the practice I was in a meditative state with my eyes open whilst busily engaged in an activity involving many other people. For me this was the highlight of the Confest, the reason for the long journey, and the beginning of the answer to an earlier question of how do I get re-involved with humanity with this new awareness. When we had completed the dances the dance leader announced that there would be a Sacred Dance and Healing Retreat at the YMCA in Canberra after the conclusion of the Confest for those who were interested. I definitely wanted to participate and Shoshanna was very keen. Linda and the kids were heading off somewhere else with someone else. So the two of us packed up our stuff and headed to Canberra.

Golf Club 2006

Champions

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The Sports Report Compiled by Kate Rutherford

* Enjoy a great drink at the KVBRC with stunning views of the Valley * Great Australian cuisine * Lawn Bowls * Croquet * Family friendly * Barefoot Bowling *Trivia Tuesday nights from 7-30 pm * Junior pool Tuesdays from 3-30 pm * Senior pool Wednesdays from 6 pm Marshall Rd: at the Mount Scanzi turn off

Members Badge draws Tuesday and Friday evenings approx 8 pm fo

r members and guests.

Information for members and guests

ATM at the Club: Cash is regularly available

during all club trading hours.

Barefoot bowls:

Sundays from 11 am. Only $5 Includes equipment and green hire

New conditions for badge draws

Once the prize reaches $1000 on Tuesday and or Friday nights you still need to be in the club to win the major prize, but if the first drawn member is not present then there will be a supplementary draw for $50, which will continue to be drawn until it is won by someone present at the time.

Book now for the Mersey Night December 2

Grub on the Green

Our new restaurant is now open !!!!

Dinner from 6 pm to 9 pm

Closed Mondays and Thursdays

Lunch on Sundays only

and the new treat Wednesday Family Night

see page 21 for details

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Activities

Woollemi Pine for Riverside Park

An advanced Woollemi Pine was given to the community by the Cullen family of Wattamolla. The Club arranged a planting and dedication ceremony of this interesting tree last December. Guest speakers included Sam Cullen; Wynn Jones, the botanist who helped identify the new species; Abel Gutterus, Consul General for East Timor; and Cnr. John Anderson. The Rev. Graham Castle gave us an appropriate dedication and Cecil McLeod from the Wodi Wodi people (local to KV) entertained us with Didgeridoo music and involved us in a traditional planting ceremony. Social Tennis Days

The next Social day is planned for November. There will be competitions for adults and children and a BBQ featuring the delicious kebabs from Maughers Meats. The day is free to members and their friends Tuesday Night Tennis

Tuesday Night Social Tennis is continuing to be popular, there are usually 8 to 10 participants and it is a good way to start tennis or get a bit of mid week practice. We start at 6pm and run for about 1.5 hours. Our coach, Amanda Gazzard,

helps with some tips and players of all levels are welcome to participate. There is a gold coin charge to cover the cost of lights and balls. Mid Year Tournament

The Club held a social tournament on 12th and 13th August (the first for over 10 years). The format was designed to be more inclusive than previous competitions. We offered men's and women's singles and handicap doubles in two divisions. Prizes were awarded to winners and runners ups and a sumptuous BBQ was organised by Vicky McIntyre for Sunday evening. The winners and runners up were: Women’s singles, Amanda Gazzard and Susan. Men’s singles, Simon Levy and Ed. Barger Ist Division doubles. Andrew and Laura Kent; and Paul and Libby Turnock 2nd Division doubles, Karen and David Kent; and Mike Cox and Amanda Collins.. Best performances: men’s singles - Joash Cohen and Lewis Keane women’s singles - Jenny Jackett. Immediate feedback indicated a wish to run the format again next year.

Future Directions – Proposed Improvements

Court 3

A recent level survey has confirmed what we all

know... that court 3 does not have adequate

drainage for a hard court and in fact has a low

spot. The Committee would like to see problem areas filled and the court covered with a carpet. With 30-40mm of fill in low areas, the grades may just meet requirements for a soft court. Court 1

A lighting assessment carried out several years ago indicated that the lighting levels on courts 2, 3 and 4 were adequate for competition; court 1, however was measured to be at only 75% of the acceptable level. Currently, the Committee is seeking quotations for the replacement of the court 1 lights with high efficiency metal halide lamps. These will not only increase the light intensity by 40-50% but will also reduce electricity costs by a third.

Administrative Changes

Changes introduced last year, for the collection of tournament and membership fees are working successfully.

Nigel Lewis (President)

Kangaroo Valley Tennis Club Inc.

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Wollemi Pines available now!!!Open 7 days

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Sports groups and community associations are invited to submit news

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Kangaroo Valley Security Regular and casual patrols of

properties and premises Alarm responses – Security signage

Static guarding Sales of alarms and associated equipment

Fully licensed security operative servicing the Valley

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Spring is here but where are you?

If you have lost some of your spring a Massage may help.

Swedish Remedial Shiatsu Moxa Cupping Rebalancing

Pensioner concessions. Some health fund rebates.

Robin Godson-King Bodywork practitioner since 1979

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PLUMBING SERVICES

Same day hot water system replacement

Launch of third round of incentive funds to

protect bush Round 3 of the Southern Rivers Bush

Incentives (SRBI) program, was

launched today by Southern Rivers

Catchment Management Authority

(SRCMA).

Chair of SRCMA, Mrs Pam Green said the

SRBI program, funded by the Australian

Government’s Natural Heritage Trust and NSW Government Sustainability Trust

provides funds for landholders to conserve

native vegetation on their land.

“Specifically SRCMA will provide up to a total of $500,000 in funds to landholders for weed control, fencing to manage livestock access, revegetation and any other measures required to

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through Clever Networks include:

!!!!!!!assisting school students to access multimedia learning tools

!!!!!!!providing applications to enable rural & regional hospitals to access advice in an emergency or

!!!!!!!enabling emergency services to obtain current weather forecasts during a bushfire.

In conclusion, Mrs Gash said “These services will help establish better quality of life, bolster economic growth, encourage innovation and boost productivity.”

The 2006 K. V. Golf Club Champions

From left Owen Gilbert (C Grade),

Phil Mudie (A Grade), Joan Edwards (Ladies)

and Dave Purll (B Grade)

Mrs Edwards, Phil Mudie, and Dave Purll

were all defending champions from 2005

“Who’s a clever boy then?”

manage the bushland areas to improve their conservation value”, Mrs Green said.

“The program recognises the crucial role that landholders play in environmental recovery.

“Round 2 of the SRBI program was completed about two months ago. In total, almost $740,000 has been allocated to 46 sites, encompassing 3,347 hectares of bushland in the first two rounds of the program,” Mrs Green said.

Round 3 of the program will focus on landholders in the Kiama and Shoalhaven Local Government areas.

“These locations have been chosen because they contain specific vegetation types that are known to need special protection.

“SRCMA is inviting property owners in

these areas to take the opportunity to express

an interest in the program.

“When we receive an expression of interest a project officer will then visit the property to do an assessment and discuss management aims with the landholder.

“After the free assessment is provided landholders who wish to continue the process can submit a bid representing the price for which they will do conservation work on their property.

“The selection of successful tenders by SRCMA will be through a transparent process based on the conservation value of the site, the expected outcomes of the work and the amount of the tender.

“Landholders now have the opportunity to receive fair recompense for environmental services. The broader community will also benefit through the protection of valuable native vegetation and habitat, a healthier environment and improved land management,” Mrs Green said.

For more information on the SRBI program

visit www.southern.cma.nsw.gov.au, or

contact David Curtis on (02) 4224 9715 or

Sandy Fritz on (02) 4429 4450.

Champions all

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Gilmore landholders and land managers

have been urged to grow forests to offset

greenhouse gas emissions. Member for Gilmore, Joanna Gash has announced the Australian Government has released a new guide to planning forest carbon sink projects. “The Planning Forest Sink Projects: A Guide to

Forest Sink Planning, Management and Carbon

Accounting will provide invaluable advice and information to people in Gilmore thinking of establishing a forest for greenhouse benefits,” The guide detailed how to estimate and report the performance of forest carbon sinks. “This is a great way to offset greenhouse gas emissions from sources such as energy generation,” Mrs Gash said. This guide forms parts of series of publications on planning forest sinks. The other two publications, A Guide to Legal,

Taxation and Contractual Issues and a Guide to

Carbon Polling and Investment Structures, help Gilmore landholders and land managers to understand the legal, financial, taxation and organisational issues involved in forest sink activities. “This is a real chance for Gilmore landholders to take the lead in the battle against greenhouse emissions.” I urge those who have the land and no other use for it, to consider carbon sink projects that are good for the atmosphere and good for the land.”

Growing forests for greenhouse benefits

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Claim the date! December 1 Ginger Bread House, Church of the

Good Shepherd Hall, 7 pm

December 2 The Mersey Beat at the Valley Club

April 20-22, 2007 Arts in the Valley

Wot’s on in the Valley

Monthly events

Mon (1st) KV Rural Fire Service meeting – 7.30 pm – Fire Shed – Bill Chittick 4465 1242 Mon (2nd) Senior Citizen’s Meeting - 10.15 am – Kangaroo Valley Bowling Club. Mon (2nd) Environment Group – 6 pm – The Ambulance Community Complex – Peter Stanton 4465 1688 Mon (3rd) Pioneer Museum Park – 1 pm – Garth Chittick 4465 1367 Pioneer Settlement Trust—Pioneer Museum Park - 10.30 am - Garth Chittick 4465 1367 A & H Meeting – 7.30 pm - K.V. Hall – Betty Allan 4465 1154

Tues (1st) CWA 10 am to 12, 12 Speaker, 12.30 pm Combined Luncheon, 1 pm to 2.15 pm Meeting

Tues (2nd) Pre School Meeting

Thurs (2nd) P. & C. Meeting – – KV School

Fri (1st) Upper Kangaroo River Bushcare 9 to 11am near picnic area. Tess Heighes 4422 7147

Fri (2nd) View Club Gen Meeting & Luncheon – 12 pm – Hampden Bridge Café

Sat (last) Brogers Creek Landcare – Andrew or Liz 4465 1482 Sat (3rd) 9-11 am for Upper Kangaroo Valley Landcare, meet at Upper

Kangaroo Valley Hall Contact Tess Heighes 4422 7147

Sun (1st) Family Friendly Contemporary Service – 9.30 am – Anglican Church 4465 1585 Family Evening Service 6-30 pm Uniting Church 4464 1034

Sun (2nd) Communion & Traditional Service – 9.30 am – Anglican Church 4465 1585 Communion Service 9 am Uniting Church 4464 1034 Sun (3rd to 5th) Worship Service 9 am Uniting Church 4464 1034

Sun (last) Fishing Club Competition day – Harold Sharman 4465 1140

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Bi-weekly events

Tuesday (2nd & 4th) Lions Club – 7 pm Carolyn Green 4465 1384

Thursday (1st & 3rd) Men’s Group 7.30 pm - Bob Dunn 44651056

Friday (1st Friday) Upper Kangaroo River Bushcare Group Les Mitchell 4465 1564

Special events November 2006

Organisations are invited to use this page to claim the date

for any events they are planning, so as to avoid doubling up

and clashes with other groups.

Weekly events Mon – Fri Bus Service to Nowra and Highlands - 4423 5990Mon –Tues-Thurs-Fri Mass St. Joseph’s 11 am Mon Bingo – 6 pm KVB&RC Mon 1-3 pm Women's Bible Study Anglican Hall 44651585 Mon&Wed 10-12 am Women's Bible Study - Anglican Residence 44651585

Mon Wed Thurs 1-3 pm Women's Care & share - Anglican Hall 44651585

Mon Mon low-mod intensity exercise class Hall 8.45 am 4447 8332 Tues 9 am Association Croquet Tues Men's Bowling - 1.30 pm, Casual Contact Club 4465 1175 & leave name Tues 10-12 & 6-8 Iyenga Yoga 44 651 364Tues Cuppa & kids Sunday School Hall 10am Wed Mass St Joseph’s 6-20 am Wed Tai Chi Hall 8.30 am 4447 8332 Wed Croquet Club 9 am Valley Club Wed Rural Fire Service Training at Shed 6pm Wed 6-8 pm Iyenga yoga contact 44 651364 Thurs 5 pm Golf Croquet Exercise Class 9-15 am KV Hall Walking group P.O. 10 am

Fri 2 pm Association Croquet Fri 9.30 am Pilates - 44651918 Sun Bowling Club - 'Barefoot Bowls' From 11.00 am Sun KV Rural Fire Service Training – Fire Shed 9 am

Sun Anglican Church Service 8-30 am Sunday School 10 am Sun Mass - St. Joseph’s Church, 11 am Sun Uniting Church Worship 9 am (2nd to 5th Sun) and Worship 6.30 pm (1st)

November 4 "Emily Cottage" Open Garden.

November 4 KV Pool reopens

November 7 CMRI Melbourne Cup Day, KVBRC

November 7 Friendly Inn Melbourne Cup day lunch

November 12 Anthony Garcia concert, Village hall

November 15 Adfas lecture

November 28 Lions Youth of the year competition

November 30 Hotspots workshop (see page 11)

All month Belinda Webster exhibition Café Bella

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SCHOOLS & CHURCHES

Preschool Jacinta Powell 4465 1327 Public School Mark McCarthy 4465 1182 P & C Dougall Blanch 4465 1182 Scots College Ian Boyle 4465 1089 Bomaderry High Marylin Henderson4421 0699 Anglican Church Graham Castle 4465 1585 Sunday School Irene Dunn 4465 1056 Cuppa and kids Shannon Chittick 4465 1367 Catholic Church Anne Dynon 4464 1910 Uniting Church John Brentnall 4464 1034

CHARITIES & SERVICE GROUPS

CMR Institute Isabel Butler 4465 1248 Lions Tony Barnett 4465 1800 V.I.E.W. Club Betty Allan 4465 1154 C.W.A. Gwen Nelson 4423 1193 Amnesty Int. Libby Turnock 4465 1357 Environment Pamela Davis 4465 2285Wires 4862 1788

AGES & STAGES

Nursing Mothers Karen Beeston 4465 1098 Cubs/Scouting Cathy Gorman 4465 1540 Senior Citizens Majorie Good 4465 1341

OTHER ORGANISATIONS

Brogers Creek Landcare Andrew 4465 1482 Pioneer Museum Elaine Apperley 4465 1306 Historical Society Garth Chittick 4465 1367 Osborne Park/Hall J. Lenz 4465 1272 A & H Society Betty Allan 4465 1154 K.V..Rural Fire S Bill Chittick 4465 1242 Tourist Assn Sue Foster 4465 1165 Iyengar Yoga Rose Andrews 4465 1364 Rock-Wallaby Melinda Norton 4887 8256 Alcholics Anonymous Rick 4465 1113 Upr/Rvr Prog Assn D. Loneragan 4465 1364 K.V.C.A.. Tony Barnett 4465 1800 KV Garden Group Lee Sharam 4465 1756

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EMERGENCIES

Police 13 1444 or 4421 9699 Ambulance 000 Poisons 13 1126 Integral Energy 13 1003 Lifeline 13 1114 Fire 000

SPORTS & EXERCISE

Tennis Club Nigel Lewis 4446 0638 Cricket Club Greg Thompson 4465 1531 Golf Club John Rose 4464 2384 Canoe Club Graeme Mounsey 4465 1597 Pony Club Sharon Selby 4465 1186 Ladies Bowling Margery Good 4465 1341 Men’s Bowling Phillip Chittick 4465 1035 Fishing Club Vinnie Winch 4465 1448 Croquet Club Heather Kelly 4465 1608